Saturday, July 9, 2016

The beginning of the new project-Part 2

The entire drive home from that road trip, I was building my new project in my head. The original idea was a coupe, but since I have two children, a car that the family could not fit in was not an option. So the hunt was on for a 1930/31 Ford Tudor Sedan. A large scale internet search leaded to a lot of heavy projects with long lists of metal work and rust repair that would require shipping from half way across the country. I wasn't interested in a full scale build, I was looking for a car that would have the look of a old car a teenager bought for $20 in 1940 and hot rodded. So it is not meant to look like a fresh restoration.
Then I found an add in Craigslist about two hours south of the boarder. I thought it was a scam, the add showed a great car at a price that I felt was considerably below market value. When I called the seller, it seemed legitimate, but I was skeptical. My best friend and I decided to make the trip and see what the story was. At the very least we would have a good story and go for a burger and a beer.

It ended up being everything I was looking for. A 1930 that was an older restoration from 1970, lacquer paint that was starting to crack in some places. Just the look I wanted. So I paid the man a deposit and came back the next weekend with a trailer to bring it home. This a picture was taken by my best friend who came with us of my son and I after we loaded it up.

About Me

Officially I have been in the automotive trade for twenty years. But I started tinkering with engines at a very early age. I have had an obsession with anything that involves internal combustion starting with the outboards on my Grandfathers fishing boats to leading to dirt bikes and early VWs and hot rods.
During my 20 years in the trade I spent five years at a VW/Audi/Honda high performance shop before moving into a role as a diagnostic technician at a very busy small shop in Langley. I also spent a brief period at the dealer level.
I have recently moved into a role as an Automotive Instructor.